This or the Sony STRDN1030? I have Sony TV and a PS3, so just wondering if it really makes all that difference in having "everything sony"?
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I was in the market for a new AVR earlier this year. I bought a Sony locally on sale and returned it as I wasn't happy with the sound. I ran it side by side with an older Denon and just felt the Denon produced clearer, more natural sound with both movies and CDs I know well. Even though the Sony had the features I wanted, the sound quality just wasn't there to my ears and I bought a new Denon. If you can, take a CD you know well to a stereo shop and try a side by side comparason for yourself (with the same speakers or headphones.) You may find you prefer one or the other. After all, isn't the sound quality the most important attribute? I was in the market for a new AVR earlier this year. I bought a Sony locally on sale and returned it as I wasn't happy with the sound. I ran it side by side with an older Denon and just felt the Denon produced clearer, more natural sound with both movies and CDs I know well. Even though the Sony had the features I wanted, the sound quality just wasn't there to my ears and I bought a new Denon. If you can, take a CD you know well to a stereo shop and try a side by side comparason for yourself (with the same speakers or headphones.) You may find you prefer one or the other. After all, isn't... » Read More I was in the market for a new AVR earlier this year. I bought a Sony locally on sale and returned it as I wasn't happy with the sound. I ran it side by side with an older Denon and just felt the Denon produced clearer, more natural sound with both movies and CDs I know well. Even though the Sony had the features I wanted, the sound quality just wasn't there to my ears and I bought a new Denon. If you can, take a CD you know well to a stereo shop and try a side by side comparason for yourself (with the same speakers or headphones.) You may find you prefer one or the other. After all, isn't the sound quality the most important attribute? « Show Less
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No, there is no advantage to having all components in an AV system being all the same brand. Unless you like the idea of seeing the same name on everything....
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I have a Sony Bravia TV and a Sony Blueray player going thru the Denon without problems. Never used a Sony AVR so can't help with that. I imagine with the Sony AVR, you may have the potential for fewer remotes, but that's all I can think of. The firmware on the Denon AVR led me thru every step of the speaker setup using Audyssey without a hitch. Only mention this b/c someone else said to research it. I love my Denon and would buy again! Good luck...
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No it does not, in this case.the HDMI cables may allow either remote to do certain functions? on off Volume etc?I looked @ the specs for the Sony & while it looks good. The speaker setup on the Denon"Audyssey" is something You should research. Spend the time comparing each one!It takes me many hours to decide on EVERY piece of equiptment that I buy!
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No it does not, in this case.the HDMI cables may allow either remote to do certain functions? on off Volume etc?I looked @ the specs for the Sony & while it looks good. The speaker setup on the Denon"Audyssey" is something You should research. Spend the time comparing each one! It takes me many hours to decide on EVERY piece of equiptment that I buy!
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The sound is actually pretty good, but I'm still getting a sound bar and wireless base. Since this is a Sony system, can anyone give me Sony model numbers that they like the best and why? My TV is the 550 70". Thanks.
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Yes. I got a Sony and took it back. This TV is amazing. Not only that, the sound is even better. Pandora sounds amazing. There's the highs I've been missing all this time. Can't go wrong with this one.
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Thanks for the information.I already have a sony ps3 (and hence a blu-ray player). So right now I am not inclined to buy another one. Also the recent (2012) user-reviews on sony NSX-32GT1 is mixed.I want to get Google TV for its android platform and the future possibilities. I am not sure how robust and extensible roku or other such devices are. Do they get meaningful firmware upgrades? Do they have an appstore or atleast apps for general use by 90% of people?
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I like the White framed and Burgundy framed LCD HDTV's better they look more distinctive, plus the sharp stand allows for Tilting and moving of the TV, the Sony does NOT allow any movement of the TV. However I wonder about the reliability of the Sharp... never have had a Sharp TV my Sony's have lasted at least 10 years without any problems... The Sharp model is native 1080p and built for gaming. You have to get the Sony 32XBR9 for a comparison...it just came out and is 999 at BB
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I have a Sony Bravia 52inch HD TV and it's great. I'm actually thinking about buying the 46 inch TV + PS3 bundle for $1299 from Best Buy.
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I have the same problem. The followings is what I found out about these two TVs. Samsung has darker black level than Sony's and has a swivel stand while sony doesn't. Both have excellent pictures and colors. Samsung got Editor's Choice on Cnet.
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I want to but the LN46A630 and want to ensure that I get the correct HDMI cable that will support 120 HZ, etc. So what exact product should I get? When folks reply, please give the model # so I know what to get. Thanks!
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Kurt,Thanks for your help.We liked the reviews on the KDL-52V5100 better than the kdl-46V5100 and bought it as a bundle with the PS3 hope we didn't make a mistake, I don't know why the 52 inch tv in this model had better reviews than the 46 inch. I hope this isn't a stupid question but what is a 8-bit panel and a 10-bit panel and should we have gone with the 10-bit panel tv?Thanks Dede
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Hi, The Sony's do take longer than many other players-sometimes it seems like "forever" but the ability to play imperfect discs and the overall quality of playback is worth it. I have compared the sony to Panasonic S-53K , Toshiba and Philips---the sony seems clearer. Just takes a little patience with the slow drawer and the welcome display.... peter
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Yes. Lemme say though. I'm a guy who likes cool gimmicks. 3D, isn't great. Not with ps3, or 4... Not with most movies. Headache, literal, and not something one often uses. I know more than a few folks in the same spot. I still have that TV. I also have a samsung led stripped out, not smart, but hd and under a grand. Costco selling them.
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I'm not sure why you would need the Sony system if you already have a Pioneer home theatre system? You would need to use one or the other. Let me know if you had something else in mind
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Laurence,I've been doing a lot of research on these various Sony models (S,V,W, etc) and it appears that the S models do not have 120 hz refresh - only 60 hz - may be reason why they are the least expensive of all the models. Also, this 24p compatibility apparently only functions with Blu Ray players! Interesting.jm
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I literally just ordered a KDL-W3000 52 inch television 1 hour ago. I did 3 months of research and although I am not sure how I'll fell when I get the television, I can say that I went for the w3000. I looked at some seocnd tier brands first, but quickly moved on to the main brands.... settling in on the Sharp D64 or a Toshiba 167 or the Sony W3000. Of course the Sony was the most expensive of the brands I was looking at. As far as picture and blur: I can not even tell you if I could see any difference between the w3000 and the XBR, so I went for the XBR. I did see one scene in a movie where I saw a slight amount of motion blur, so I am sure it exists.. the quesiton is, "how bad does the blur appear to you and what is it worth for you to minimize the blur" ? For me... the answer was in my order.. I went with the W3000. The price was $2309 no tax, no delivery fee.
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I gurantee that the 606 will show Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD MA if you do it correctly, play with it for a while till it works. I just finished watching Rambo (2008) in DTS-HD MA. I don't know about PS3 so it might have different menu from stand-alone BD player like S-350 and S-550.PS: click my name/profile to see the TrueHD picture lit on the onkyo 606 !
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Hello. I am almost close to selecting KDL52V4100. All you owners of the TV, would u know if the screen has matte finish? I wanted to see this TV in BB but could not find it. so I havent seen it. I have seen SHARP and LG HDTVs and they have excellent matte finish. Can you please tell me how is screen finish for this SONY TV ?
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I wonder if this model allows you to play multiple inputs. EX. Watching cable and listening to music on a ps3 at the same time. I have the 1020 and its not able to do that. If the 1021 has that feature i'll definitely upgrade.